In carrying out its duties, the commission may establish such relationships with local governments and private industry as may be needed to promote equal opportunity and benefits to Asian Pacific Americans in government, education, economic development, employment, and services.

Terms Used In Washington Code 43.117.080

  • Asian Pacific Americans: include persons of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Samoan, Guamanian, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and other South East Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Island ancestry. See Washington Code 43.117.020
  • Commission: means the Washington state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs in the office of the governor. See Washington Code 43.117.020